It’s summertime! You’re craving something refreshing, I’m craving something refreshing– so how about a Tuna Mels Sandwich? After making this Tuna Melt Sandwich, you’ll want to add it to your weekly list of summer meals- I already know it!
Jump to RecipeWhy a Tuna Melt Sandwich?
So you asked me, “Why a tuna sandwich though?” Here’s why: it’s the summertime, and Tuna Melts are quick, refreshing, and delicious. Sometimes the reason is just that simple- and when it comes to food, we love that!
Also, if you’re a busy mom out there who’s had an eventful day out with your kids that are READY to eat when they get home- this sandwich is easy to whip up and serve all within 30 minutes. How does that sound? Amazing? You know I got you girl!
Oh, you’re not a busy Queen Bee mom? Who cares! Make it for yourself, your family, your friends- whoever! They’ll absolutely love it! But be careful now because they might love it a little too much and crown you the official Tuna Melt Sandwich Maker.
And for all the girlies tired of being left with a disastrous kitchen after cooking- good news! With this Tuna Melt Sandwich, all you need is a knife, cutting board, mixing bowl, spatula, and a pan. I told you I got you girl!
Okay, are you ready? Here’s how to make a quick, easy, and delicious Tuna Melt Sandwich that will easily become a fan favorite in no time!
How to Make a Fan Favorite Summer Meal – The Tuna Melt Sandwich
Course: RecipesDifficulty: Easy4
servings15
minutes10
minutesDelicious Tuna Melt Sandwich’s perfect for a refreshing summertime meals when you’re needing something quick, but also amazing!
Ingredients
6 Cans of Tuna
4 Celery Sticks
1/2 of a Purple Onion
1/2 of a Lemon
4 Cloves of Garlic
1 Stick of Salted Butter
Sourdough Bread (or bread of choice)
Salt (to taste)
Black Pepper (to taste)
Onion Powder (to taste)
Mustard (to taste)
Mayo (to taste)
Directions
- Dice up celery and onion.
- Mince garlic cloves.
- Begin melting the butter on medium heat and add minced garlic.
- Mix garlic into butter until fragrant.
- Turn fire off and set garlic butter aside to cool.
- Open and drain each tuna can and add to mixing bowl.
- To the mixing bowl add the following: celery, onion, all seasonings (to taste), squeeze of lemon, mustard, and mayo all to taste.
- Mix all ingredients and set aside.
- Spread cooled garlic butter to each slice of sourdough bread (or bread of choice).
- On medium-high heat, add two slices of bread to pan for about 30 seconds to a minute, flip, add cheese on either one slice or both slices, add tuna to one slice, and add the other slice of toast on top to the tuna slice.
- Heat on pan until the cheese melts.
- Remove from pan, serve, and enjoy!
Notes
- Have fun with it and make it your own!
Making the Garlic Butter
To a saucepan over medium heat, begin melting butter. As the butter starts to melt, add in your minced garlic and and mix until fragrant. If the heat is too high, the garlic might brown and crisp—but hey, it’s garlic, so it’s still good no matter what!
Making the Tuna Filling
Drain the liquid from each can of tuna and add the tuna to a clean mixing bowl. Into the mixing bowl, add in your chopped onion, seasonings, squeeze of lemon, mustard, and mayo. Give it a good mix, taste it, and add more of anything if you feel it needs it.
If you’ve seen other recipe blog posts on here, you know that I don’t add a ton of specific measurements because I measure with my ❤️.
Tuna Melt Assembly
Spread the garlic butter on both sides of all your bread slices. Over medium-high heat, toast one side of two slices of bread, then flip. On the toasted side, add your cheese and as much tuna filling as you’d like.
Top the sandwich with the other slice of bread, flip again, and continue toasting until the cheese is melted and the bread is golden brown.
And there you have it- the Tuna Melt Sandwich!
